Matron (Residential) September 26
Job Description
Ideal Candidate: Knowledge and Experience
Essential
- Communication skills must be exceptional
- Organised individual
- Domestic experience
Skills and Attributes
- Computer-literate
- Regard for young people
- Friendly but firm manner
You will ideally hold a recognisable Childcare or Social Care Qualification or be willing and able to obtain this within a given timeframe with our support. It is a requirement that Matron is registered with the Scottish Social Services Council (SSSC), which will be done on joining.
Package Description: Benefits
Matron’s place of work is Kimmerghame House. A comfortable flat within the House is provided all year round which is rent and rates free. A nominal charge for utilities is made as a taxable benefit in kind. The start date for this role is Monday, 31st August 2026.
Annual Salary: Competitive salary, based on experience.
Staff Benefits: In addition to being part of a great team you will be entitled to a range of benefits that include:
- This is a term time position, with the requirement to work a day or two after the end and before the start of term to close down the House.
- Membership of Westwoods gym and health club which offers a range of excellent fitness and leisure facilities including a 25m swimming pool.
- Free lunchtime meals during term time, and at other times when catering is provided, and you are on duty.
- Life insurance scheme.
- Excellent Employee Assistance Programme (EAP).
- You will be opted into the Fettes College Pension Plan after 3 months service. This scheme is a money purchase one, operating as a salary exchange plan. The College will contribute to the scheme a minimum of 8% and you will contribute a minimum of 2% employee. Fettes operate a contribution matching scheme up to 12% of base salary.
- Access to discounted healthcare, additional life insurance, shopping discounts, etc through our benefits portal.
